DOL Median (Sherman Oaks, CA)
$46,904
vs National
-39.9%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,866
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,904
-39.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$78,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Sherman Oaks, CA earns $46,904 in nominal terms, which is 39.9% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,866 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sherman Oaks, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL ANGEL CORPORATION | $72,000 | 2 |
| FORWARD PUBLISHING, LLC | $55,000 | 1 |
| ROBOTOKI INC. | $46,904 | 3 |
| SPARK UNLIMITED, INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Sherman Oaks, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Sherman Oaks, CA is $46,904 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Sherman Oaks, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Sherman Oaks, CA earns 39.9% less than the national median of $78,000, or $33,866 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.